A cased Beaumont Adams 54 bore five-shot revolver

A cased Beaumont Adams 54 bore five-shot revolver, top flat engraved 'ROBERT ADAMS. 76 KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON', border engraved solid frame marked 'ADAMS PATENT' and numbered 40499 (number repeated on cylinder), Birmingham proof marks, chequered one-piece grip; fitted oak case lined in green baize and with Adams Trade label to the lid, with contemporary accessories including cleaning rod, bullet mould, powder flask, and oiler bottle.

Dating from the period 1858-65, when Robert Adams, having broken with the London Armoury Company, re-established his independent retail business at 76 King William Street.

References: Howard L. Blackmore, 'Gunmakers of London'; Taylerson, Andrews and Frith, 'The Revolver 1818-1865'